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Prolonged sitting poses health risks that can be reduced through short, targeted breaks and light exercise. Students spend more time sitting than any other social group, up to 11 hours a day (Moulin et al., 2021).

From summer term 2025 onwards, BEAT! will offer active movement breaks of 5 - 10 minutes for lectures & seminars. Depending on your wishes, we can either come live into the lecture hall/seminar room or join your class via ZOOM.

If you are interested, lecturers are welcome to send an email to BEAT! with information on the desired day, time and whether a movement break in presence or digitally is desired.

Interested students are welcome to forward this offer to their lecturers.

We are convinced that short exercise breaks not only help to improve well-being, but can also increase engagement, social interaction and teaching quality.

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PRACTICAL WORKSHOP ‘Snacks, vegan and balanced - How do I prepare vegan spreads and sourdough bread?’

This snack will be healthy and in line with the Planetary Health Diet!
Home-baked sourdough bread is completely free from technical additives and plastic packaging and is much cheaper than from an organic baker! Our spreads are also easy on the budget, provide good nutrients that the body needs, do not require inflammatory sunflower oil and sugar and save us from a huge amount of glass waste.
Contents of the workshop: What makes a balanced meal? What nutrients do I need to look out for in a plant-based meal? Basics about baking with sourdough. Production of plant-based spreads. Tasting.
There will also be a sourdough starter to take away. For this you will need an approx. 400 ml screw-top jar. If we have leftover spreads, you can also take some with you - please bring small screw-top jars.

We look forward to seeing you!!!

The course is organised in cooperation with the AStA and is financially supported by the TK.

This course is aimed exclusively at UHH students.

Register here free of charge

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Join our Run Club and experience the joy of running in a relaxed atmosphere! It's all about being active together and meeting new people - without any pressure to perform.

We start each session with some mobility exercises to prepare our bodies well. If you feel like it, you can do a sprint or two in between, otherwise we run at a gentle pace and adapt to the speed of the group!

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner, you are very welcome to join us! Together we will explore the most beautiful running routes around the campus, enjoy the fresh air and have fun together.

Come along, bring your running shoes and let's run!

We look forward to seeing you!

We always meet at the AStA Infocafé (VMP 5). You can leave your belongings there.

You can register via the university sports page:

All information about dates, time & meeting point can be found here

The offer is organised in cooperation with the AStA.

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Pressure to perform, exams with time and deadline pressure, financial burdens or family obligations can be very stressful for everyone. Many different factors can increase the pressure you experience and make you ill in the long term.  

In this compact course offered from the BEAT! Team for university of hamburg students, you can learn long-term strategies to maintain a sensible balance between the demands of your studies and relaxing phases. The seminar is very practical. The many practical exercises, hints and tips can be implemented immediately in everyday student life.

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Excitement, fun and games guaranteed!

We want to play board games, laugh, chat and have fun with you in a relaxed atmosphere.

You can just come along and play!

The first three dates are on 24th of April, 08th of May & 22nd of May, starting at 6:00 p.m. Further dates will follow. The whole thing takes place in the AStA Infocafé on the main campus (Von-Melle-Park 5).

New games are of course always welcome, so feel free to bring your favourite games!

We look forward to seeing you!

You can find the exact dates on our booking page.

The programme takes place in cooperation with the AStA in the AStA Infocafé.

Working and studying in the digital age puts strain on the visual system and the eyes. Only relaxed eyes and a well-trained visual system ensure a clear view and help to avoid visual disturbances and irritation.

This interactive presentation on 28 April from 11:00 - 12:00 will provide background information and lots of helpful tips on how to keep the visual system healthy and efficient with exercises that can be easily integrated into everyday working life at a computer screen.

 This event is part of the UHH's Occupational Health and Safety Day and is aimed primarily at UHH employees. UHH students are also very welcome!

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Eating a vegan and balanced diet in stressful everyday life - how do I get all the nutrients I need? With the right food, we support our body to remain fully functional throughout the day; most of the time, other things are more important to us and we eat unbalanced and at the wrong times. A heavy lunch is often followed by a ‘food coma’, an afternoon slump is followed by a sweet tooth and a forgotten or inadequate lunch is followed by a ravenous appetite attack in the evening.

In this workshop, you will prepare a delicious sustainable bowl using mainly seasonal, regional foods. Whilst enjoying it together, you will learn what the Planetary Health Diet is all about and what it does for your body. You will get tips on shopping and storage as well as quick and easy preparation and cooking, you can discuss your questions and ideas and exchange further tips for healthy, simple snacks.

We look forward to meeting you!

This course is aimed exclusively at UHH students.

This workshop is sponsored by our health partner, Techniker, and will take place on 21 May 2025 at 18:30 in cooperation with the AStA.

You can register here!

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From May to August, the motto is once again “Cycle to university/work”. Join in and cycle as many kilometres as possible to work, to university and around the home office from May to August, either in a team with fellow students and colleagues or on your own.

It's not about top performance, but simply about taking part, contributing to the environment and your own health or simply about team spirit.  Last year, 448 UHH employees registered for the campaign and 32 UHH teams took part. Together they cycled 79,224 kilometres and saved 15.591 tons of CO2. Since last year, UHH students have also been able to register via our UHH microsite and form mixed teams with employees. Those who manage to cycle on 20 days during the campaign period can also win attractive prizes. 

You are also welcome to visit us on UHH World Bike Day and have your bike checked during the bike fitting

Students and employees of the UHH please register via the UHH/mdRzA microsite: www.mdrza.de/uni-hamburg.

You can find more information about cycling at UHH here. 

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Cycle Syncing aims to harmonise the different phases of the menstrual cycle with diet, exercise and lifestyle. The idea is that women adapt their daily activities to the hormonal changes during their cycle. We show you how you can use Cycle Syncing to improve your body awareness and well-being.

You can register here.

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We see the beautifully styled and seemingly perfect lives of others on Instagram and TikTok every day. Questioning your own life or identity can happen quickly. We teach strategies to protect against identity crises in order to deal with social media in a healthy way.

This workshop is supported by our health partner Der Techniker.

You can register here.

Addiction problems not only affect the person with the illness, but often also their close relatives. Partners, parents and children find themselves in the difficult position of having to find their way through the jungle of worries, support, excessive demands and disappointment. Even as a colleague or supervisor, it is not always easy to find the right way to deal with a person suffering from addiction.

On 14 May from 11:00 - 12:30 via Zoom, we want to address the particular challenges that relatives often face and show them ways to deal with the illness of their loved one without losing sight of themselves.

This lecture is primarily aimed at UHH employees. UHH students are also very welcome!

You can register here.

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International Family Day on 15 May

All in a boat and off you go on the Alster and the Alster canals. This guided tour shows parents and children Hamburg's most beautiful side from the water. The canoe boats offer space for two adults and one child to experience two great hours on the water. Before setting off, there is a short introduction to ensure that everyone is safe and comfortable on the water.

This offer is organized as part of the International Family Day programme in cooperation with the Family Office.

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There will be all kinds of tips and tricks for cycling in Von-Melle-Park between 10 am and 4 pm. Just come along and bring your bike!

The following activities await you:

• TK-Bike-Fitting - posture analysis and ergonomic bike adjustment (bring your bike with you!)
• TK-Bike-Coaching - please register in advance. Free places may be allocated spontaneously.
• TK-Fitlights - test your reaction, hand-eye coordination and endurance
  

Find out more at the activity tables:

• at the ADFC

• at the Hamburg bike station for repair options

• about the FHH job bike

• about the Stadtrad

• about the flexible bike subscription from Swapfiets

• from our UHH bicycle officer, the Sustainable Office or via the University Health Management Department

And feel free to visit our FAHRRAD@UNI bike page in advance.

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Together for a clean Hamburg!

On the day of the environment, on 5 June, we invite you to take part in our plogging campaign around the Alster! Plogging combines jogging with litter picking and is a great way to stay active and do something good for our environment at the same time.

Meeting point is at 2 pm in front of the Blattwerk Mensa. Together we will jog around the Alster and collect garbage. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided!

Show your commitment to a clean environment and get active with us. Let's work together to make Hamburg even more beautiful!

We look forward to many motivated participants

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Welcome Calmness – Stress Prevention for Students

When: Wed, 18 June 2025, 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Where: Digital

This lecture explains how the stress hormone cortisol affects the body—contributing to issues like sleep disturbances, headaches, tension, tinnitus, high blood pressure, and more. It discusses why this happens and suggests strategies to counteract these effects. Particularly relevant for students, as managing multiple demands from studies, jobs, and everyday life can increase cortisol levels. The presentation also highlights various levels at which stress can be addressed, including in professional settings. For better understanding, it explains what occurs in the brain and body during stress, promising "aha" moments!

More info and registration here!

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As part of the Diversity Days, we are offering a workshop on various relaxation techniques in English on 24 June 2025.

Does it always have to be stressful? Not necessarily! In our “Diversity of relaxation techniques” workshop, we invite you to get to know and try out different relaxation methods.

Relaxation is the key to regeneration and the best way to reduce stress. But which technique is best for you? We offer you the opportunity to discover different approaches to relaxation - from breathing exercises and meditation to progressive muscle relaxation.

Experience the beneficial effects of these techniques together with others and find out which method suits you best.

We look forward to seeing you!

Note: this workshop will be held in English and takes place as part of the Diversity Days in room B528 in VMP9.

This course is aimed exclusively at UHH students and employees.

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